Today was hard
#8234588
10/12/24 04:06 PM
10/12/24 04:06 PM
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Illinois
foxkidd44
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Today, we laid my nephew , lance corporal conner Robertson to rest. I tried to compose myself as best as I could,, because I wanted to be strong for my sister and brother in law. When the 21 gun salute and taps rang out,,, from the United States Marine corps… and they presented the folded flag to my sister… I couldn’t do it guys. I just couldn’t. I was told something today that I’ll never forget,, The streets of heaven are guarded by the United States Marines,,, I believe that that is spot on correct. ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2024/10/full-4200-232209-img_2891.jpeg)
Stand by your principles, Stand by your guns, and victory complete and permanent is sure at last. Abraham Lincoln
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Re: Today was hard
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10/12/24 04:13 PM
10/12/24 04:13 PM
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Mrs Langley
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Mrs Langley
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Oh, my heart hurts, I'm so sorry, Sir.
My husband (not active duty) Marine and I send our deepest condolences and prayers.
Last edited by Mrs Langley; 10/12/24 04:14 PM.
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Re: Today was hard
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#8234596
10/12/24 04:22 PM
10/12/24 04:22 PM
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Joined: Nov 2011
New Hampshire
Nessmuck
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If you could keep it together after Taps and the flag folding..
I'd say ...there's something wrong with you.
Tough day for sure...those Military Funerals tug at your heart.
It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
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Re: Today was hard
[Re: Nessmuck]
#8234645
10/12/24 05:43 PM
10/12/24 05:43 PM
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Manitoba
Shakeyjake
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If you could keep it together after Taps and the flag folding..
I'd say ...there's something wrong with you.
Tough day for sure...those Military Funerals tug at your heart. 100%! God bless you & family FK44
Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew
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Re: Today was hard
[Re: foxkidd44]
#8234658
10/12/24 05:55 PM
10/12/24 05:55 PM
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Iowa
CTRAPS
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Iowa
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There is nothing wrong with showing your emotions, especially considering what you and your family members have been dealing with.
LCpl Conner Robertson is a true patriot and will always be remembered as such.
Life Member: ITA, IBA & NRA. Member of SA, MTA, FTA & NTA
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Re: Today was hard
[Re: foxkidd44]
#8234769
10/12/24 08:53 PM
10/12/24 08:53 PM
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Joined: Jun 2007
Illinois
foxkidd44
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I hope you guys don’t mind if I continue to share things,,,, he was just a remarkable young man,,, he never settled for second place,,, he even shared screen time with dolph lundgren in the film “ operation sea wolf “ Dolph personally selected him
Stand by your principles, Stand by your guns, and victory complete and permanent is sure at last. Abraham Lincoln
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Re: Today was hard
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#8234790
10/12/24 09:18 PM
10/12/24 09:18 PM
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MT
snowy
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MT
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My heart goes out to you and the Family.
Give me a fish, I will eat for a day. Teach me to fish, I will eat for a lifetime
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Re: Today was hard
[Re: foxkidd44]
#8234988
10/13/24 07:39 AM
10/13/24 07:39 AM
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PA Venango Co.
Ron Marsh
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Sent with prayer for you Kid and your family.
PTA Lifetime #131N. Salvation Army CSM Stakes: Why leave them? ALWAYS John 3:16 814-516-2923
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Re: Today was hard
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#8235003
10/13/24 08:29 AM
10/13/24 08:29 AM
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central arkansas
the Blak Spot
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Condolences and prayers out for the family. Thanks to Conner for his service. Two sons that are marines and foxkid44 it’s ok to lose it
the just shall live by faith
member FTA, ATA, EAFT 1776 - the year we told a tyrant we weren't to be under a dictator Caveat ater macula
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Re: Today was hard
[Re: foxkidd44]
#8235045
10/13/24 09:32 AM
10/13/24 09:32 AM
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Illinois
foxkidd44
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I learned this morning that Conners fellow brothers “ tucked him in” I’ve always heard about marines going above and beyond to have each other’s back,,,, I was also told that conners gunny stood guard over conner..not only during the visitation, but also throughout the night,,, he didn’t sleep , he didn’t sit down,,,, That’s honor!!! I can’t even find the right words ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2024/10/full-4200-232293-img_2892.png)
Stand by your principles, Stand by your guns, and victory complete and permanent is sure at last. Abraham Lincoln
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